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Visiting Oregon recreation areas and parks is the best way to explore the Pacific Northwest nature. Enjoy the scenic coastline, rivers, lakes, lush forests, majestic mountains, and rugged deserts

Boulder Creek Pyrite Rockhounding at Quartzville Creek Oregon: The picture "pyrite crystals in quartz matrix close-up" features two bright, metallic pyrite crystals embedded in a rough, pale gray quartz rock, surrounded by clusters of similarly colored stones and gravel.

Boulder Creek Pyrite Rockhounding Site near Quartzville Creek

2026-04-25

• Boulder Creek Pyrite is exposed in a colorful road cut near Quartzville CreekContinue Reading

Cape Meares Beach, Oregon Coast

Cape Meares Beach and Bayocean Peninsula – The Sandy Shore over a Ghost Town

2026-04-13

• Cape Meares Beach and Bayocean Peninsula form a remote, 5-mile sand spit Cape MearesContinue Reading

Lighthouse Beach in Oregon: The picture "Lighthouse Beach lighthouse on the bluff" shows a classic white lighthouse with a red roof sitting atop a green grassy bluff, with rocky cliffs and the blue ocean below.

Cape Arago Lighthouse – Oregon’s Lone Beacon on a Rocky Island off Charleston

2026-03-16

• Cape Arago Lighthouse is a decommissioned beacon on a rocky island near CharlestonContinue Reading

Quartzville Creek Swimming Area

Quartzville Creek Rockhounding: Volcanic Rocks, Quartz, and Gold Flakes

2026-02-26

• Enjoy recreational gold panning along Quartzville Creek’s 12-mile Wild and Scenic River corridorContinue Reading

Hart Mountain Antelope Hot Springs

Hart Mountain Hot Springs Campground – Camping at the Wildlife Refuge

2026-02-24

• Hart Mountain Hot Springs Campground offers free camping next to natural hot springsContinue Reading

Ash Flat Campground in Oregon: The picture "Ash Flat Campground in Oregon – rocky shore with gear and floating tubes" depicts a rocky riverbank lined with green bushes, where a blue sleeping bag and various personal items are scattered near the water's edge, along with black inflatable tubes ready for floating.

Ash Flat Campground – Year-Round Escape to the South Umpqua River

2026-02-03

• Ash Flat Campground offers peaceful river access and crystal-clear swimming holeContinue Reading

Boulder Creek Campground in Oregon: The picture "Boulder Creek Campground in Oregon – picnic table and fire ring in the forest" shows a wooden picnic table and benches sitting on bare earth surrounded by large mossy boulders, with a metal fire ring and wooden seats nearby, all set in a dense, green forest.

Boulder Creek Campground – Quiet Retreat along the South Umpqua River

2026-02-02

• Boulder Creek Campground is one of the few primitive campgrounds along the South UmpquaContinue Reading

Dumont Creek Campground in Oregon: The picture "Dumont Creek Campground in Oregon – river with mossy rocks and dense forest backdrop" shows a flowing river bordered by moss-covered boulders and thick vegetation, with evergreen trees rising up steep hillsides and a blue inner tube floating in the water.

Dumont Creek Campground – Secluded Retreat on the South Umpqua River

2026-02-01

• Dumont Creek Campground is a quiet spot with easy river accessContinue Reading

White Creek Campground in Oregon: The picture "White Creek Campground in Oregon – forested creek with reflections" features a peaceful, slow-moving creek bordered by dense green forest, with tall trees and bushes reflected in the water on a sunny day.

White Creek Campground – Secluded Forest Retreat on the Little River

2026-01-30

• White Creek Campground is a small camp spot with easy access to a tonContinue Reading

Muriel O. Ponsler Memorial State Scenic Viewpoint in Oregon: The picture "Muriel O. Ponsler Memorial State Scenic Viewpoint creek, pebbles, and driftwood" shows a shallow, clear creek flowing over smooth pebbles with weathered driftwood scattered along the banks and a sandy bluff in the background, beneath a sunny sky.

Muriel O. Ponsler Memorial State Scenic Viewpoint – Beach Access on the Oregon Coast

2026-01-05

• Muriel O. Ponsler Memorial State Scenic Viewpoint gives access to about 5 miles ofContinue Reading

Tokatee Klootchman State Natural Site in Oregon: The picture "Tokatee Klootchman ravine with logs" shows a person standing on rocks next to a stream filled with driftwood, surrounded by steep, green cliffs and a forested hill in the distance.

Tokatee Klootchman State Natural Site: A Hidden Coastal Gem

2025-12-06

Tokatee Klootchman State Natural Site is located on Highway 101 at milepost 172.5, 8 milesContinue Reading

Cedar Creek Campground - Brice Creek, Oregon

Cedar Creek Campground – Gateway to Brice Creek Adventures

2025-10-01

Cedar Creek Campground Bridge Cedar Creek Campground is tucked into the forest along Brice Creek,Continue Reading

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North Santiam River Rockhounding in Oregon: The picture "green jasper and river stones" shows a close-up of smooth river rocks underwater, including shiny green jasper stones and pieces of orange and brown rock.

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North Santiam River Rockhounding – What to Find and Where to Look

Larson Creek Falls on Short Beach, Oregon Coast

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Larson Creek Falls at Short Beach: Oregon Coast Hidden Gem

Brice Creek Oregon - Swimming Hole at Cedar Creek Park

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Brice Creek Prospecting in the Umpqua National Forest

Boulder Creek Pyrite Rockhounding at Quartzville Creek Oregon: The picture "pyrite crystals in quartz matrix close-up" features two bright, metallic pyrite crystals embedded in a rough, pale gray quartz rock, surrounded by clusters of similarly colored stones and gravel.

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Boulder Creek Pyrite Rockhounding Site near Quartzville Creek

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